The George and Lena Valente Foundation
Invitation OnlyEl Macero, California · EIN 68-0370358 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$604K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Davis School of Medicine | Sacramento, CA | Medical researchmedical researchmedical researchmedical research | $60,000 |
| Yolo Hospice | Davis, CA | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Joshua's House | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Yolo Food Bank | Woodland, CA | Program fundingprogram funding | $30,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Sacramento, CA | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Sacramento, CA | Educational programseducational programs | $30,000 |
| Okizu Foundation | Novato, CA | Family support for cancer patients | $25,000 |
| Thriving Pink | Davis, CA | Help breast cancer survivors | $25,000 |
| Wic Nutrition | Woodland, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery | Davis, CA | Program operations | $25,000 |
| Davis Community Meals | Davis, CA | Food & shelter programsfood programs | $20,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Sacrameto Community Region Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $20,000 |
| UC Davis Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Yolo County Casa | Woodland, CA | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Choice in Aging | Pleasant Hill, CA | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Davis Farmers Market Alliance | Davis, CA | Food programs | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Fly Brave Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Employment training for autistic adults | $10,000 |
| Make It Happen Yolo County | Davis, CA | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Nami | Sacramento, CA | Program fundingtournament for benefit of yolo hospice | $10,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Davis, CA | Programs and operations | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | Sacramento, CA | Program funds | $10,000 |
| Ucd Vetnanary Medicine | Sacramento, CA | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Wind Youth Services | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Women's Empowerment | Sacramento, CA | Assist women achieve equality | $10,000 |
| Yolo Adult Day Health Center | Woodland, CA | Program funds | $10,000 |
| Yolo County SPCA | Davis, CA | Program funds | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Yolo | Woodland, CA | Program fundingprogram funding | $5,000 |
| Davis Little League | Davis, CA | Youth sports | $5,000 |
| Sacramento SPCA | Sacramento, CA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Life Center | Sacramento, CA | Program fundingprogram funding | $5,000 |
| Warmline Family Resource Center | Sacramento, CA | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Woodland United Methodist Church | Woodland, CA | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Yolo County Community Care | Woodland, CA | Legal advocacy for children | $5,000 |
| Colliabria Napa Valley Hospice | Napa, CA | Program funding | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $603,500 | 36 |
| 2022 | $600,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Aug 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522239349100222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0370358
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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